From Conference Hall to Earnings Call, Cloud Powers Microsoft Momentum

Last week, martinwolf President Marty Wolf and Senior Associate Matthew Putzulu attended Microsoft Inspire in Washington, D.C. — the largest Microsoft partner event of the year. After meeting with more than 20 partners, clients and friends from all over the world, they’ve captured key takeaways in their latest article on LinkedIn.

Microsoft’s strong fourth quarter earnings reinforced a consistent message from the conference: the company’s intensifying focus on cloud signals a forward-looking, forward-moving company in 2017. Its emphasis of new bundled offerings will facilitate innovation, affecting partner relationships, compensation models, and the company as a whole.

Arguing that Microsoft’s strategic investments in emerging and increasingly valuable markets will pay off, the team is bullish on what lies ahead.

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